We are a long established friendly club with members from all around the Cirencester, Malmesbury and Swindon area.

As a club we cater for all levels of rider, from those who just want to have fun with their horse, new combinations starting their training, through to people competing their horses at any level.

We are affiliated to British Riding Clubs, within Area 9, which enables members to compete in qualifiers of all equestrian disciplines and the chance to qualify for national championships at all levels.We hold regular clinics, residential camps and training days with a variety of instructors to suit all abilities and welcome new members to come and join the fun!

How to join us:

If you would like to join our club, our membership year runs from January - December, please download the membership form here:

Training with International Eventer Jonty Evans has been secured for Sunday 11th March (revised date) at Rectory Farm. Jonty has been eventing internationally for over 20yrs, he finished 9th Individual at the 2016 Rio Olympics on Cooley Rorkes Drift, and was part of the Nations Cup winning team and 8th Individual representing Ireland in Boekelo. He also has a selection of young horses he's bringing up through the levels. When not competing Jonty also does a lot of teaching from Novice horse and rider up to 4*.

In response to his campaign last Autumn to fund raise and keep Cooley Rorkes Drift, the VWH Committee took the decision to make a donation from Club funds and in return we have secured some training that we can offer to members at a reduced price.

Jonty will be teaching from 12 - 4pm with groups from 70cm - 1m show jumping with some simulated cross country. Spectators are welcome and we hope to have a microphone etc so that every-one can benefit from the training. Refreshments available. Please see Club Training Days page for more information.

Area Qualifiers in the New Year

Dates, venues and class information for the Novice and Intermediate Show Jumping and Intermediate Dressage can now be found on the teams page. All are running in January and February and hence 2018 membership must be renewed in order to compete.

Area 9 Winter Novice Dressage

A huge thank you to every-one who made this competition such a success.

On Sunday 12th Novemberat Summerhouse Equestrian Centre, Gloucester we hosted the Area 9 Novice Winter Dressage. with over 120 competitors including three VWH teams! A fabulous day was had by all with some lovely feedback from competitors so thank you to every-one who volunteered and put so much effort into the day. It was also a great fundraiser for the club.

Well done to Tori - individual 2nd, Sally - individual 4th and both Penny and Mariana 8th. Our best team finishing 4th so well done to all. It was lovely to see so many new faces out competing for the club

Area 9 Combined Training

This event was held at Hartpury College, on what could be called a blustery day however both are teams did a great job. Dressage was outdoors in the wind, whilst the show jumping was in the International Arena, so lots of the youngsters to deal with!

Sadly both teams were just outside the placings however some lovely tests and super show jumping rounds were had by all and some individual placings had. Nia and Cheeko finished 4th, Annitta and Vinny finished 5th, Penny and Marley 6th, and Pip and Heston 6th.

Autumn VWH Residential Camp

This years campers headed to Stockland Lovell Manor Equestrian Centre near Bridgewater from Sunday 24th September - Wednesday 27th September. A super time was had by all, with new cabins, amazing food and brilliant instruction as always, every-one came home having achieved and enjoyed.

We had two fabulous instructors - Polly Williamson and Jon Evans, which meant we had increased numbers attending and smaller groups for more personalised training which was appreciated.

Once again the riding facilities were fantastic with something for every-one and some fabulous photography from Fiona Crawford once more, providing people with memories to treasure.

Camp dates for 2018:

Thursday 15th March - Sunday 18th March

Sunday 23rd September - Wednesday 26th September

National Championship Success

On Saturday 2nd September our 90cm Show Jumping team who were victorious at the qualifier in July headed to Lincoln for the National Championships. Becky riding Boris, Jude riding Benji, Vanessa riding Fred and Sharon riding Western Loder all had a brilliant day to finish a fantastic 5th.

Jude and Benji also competed as an individual in the Elementary Dressage and Novice Riding test doing brilliantly to finish 8th and 9th respectively.

Huge thank you to Judith Wilson who travelled up to Lincoln to be our team volunteer for the day so the team could compete.

Area 9 Horse Trials

The Area 9 Horse Trials took place at West Wilts Equestrian Centre on Sunday 2nd July and was a hugely busy, fun and successful day for the VWH RC.

We entered five teams - two in the 80cm, two in the 90cm and one 100cm. Alongside our entries, the club also ran the Cross Country Start Team so a huge turn out for the club and fantastic team spirit all around.

Huge thank you to every-one who volunteered to help man the start team so that all our teams could compete and to Lynda King for organising all the entries and team managing.

Club Merchandise

Club Merchandise is now available to purchase, we have rugby shirts, polo shirts and numnahs available from 'Stitched Equestrian' please see our Merchandise page for full details of whats available and how to purchase.

New Offer: £10 off VWH Club Numnahs

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